Social Care Worker

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

Riverside/Bealach Beag, Clonsilla , Dublin 15

PERMANENT FULL TIME CONTRACT.

Salary:€39,951 -€56,089* ( *LSI )

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work

Essential:

· QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.

· CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list can be found at the below link:https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/

· Must have full driving licence and willing to drive manual vehicle

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability .

Desirable:

· To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions,

· Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

ü Generous annual leave entitlement.

Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Service Manager : Eilis Madden, (01) 824 8610 / Email: eilish.madden@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of application: 23 May 2025.

“A panel may be formed from which current and future Social Care Worker positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.